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City council approves $20 million budget Taxes will go up about 21 cents per $1,000

Budgeted Expenditures by Function Fiscal Year 2023Ͳ2024 PUBLIC SAFETY 7%

By KENT THOMPSON The Humboldt City Council on Monday passed its fiscal 2024 budget, for the year beginning this July 1, and ending June 30, 2024. The FY24 Budget has approximately $21.03 million in revenue and $20.67 million in expenditures, leaving a net increase of $364,183 across all funds. The increase raises the city’s total cash position to nearly $7.3 million, up from $6.9 million at the end of FY23. “All of the city’s primary operating funds will have a decrease in fund balance in FY24. The decrease is due to transfers to each fund’s corresponding capital project fund to complete upcoming projects or save for future projects,” Humboldt City Administrator Cole Bockelmann said. In addition to all capital projects submitted by each department head, the city will be constructing several major capital projects including the Municipal Waste Water Treatment project, the Sumner Avenue resurfacing, the Eagle Ridge Nature Trail, the Airport Runway Rehabilitation, and Phase 1 of the Three Rivers Industrial Park development. “These projects represent an over $14 million investment in Humboldt’s infrastructure and all utilize various financing tools and grant funding to minimize impact on taxpayers,” Bockelmann told the Council. To fund the Eagle Ridge Nature Trail and Phase 1 of Three Rivers, the City will need to issue an approximately $5.1 million General Obligation (GO) Bond. $3.7 million of the total amount is required for

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PUBLIC WORKS 8% CULTURE & RECREATION 10%

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT… GENERAL GOVERNMENT 3% CAPITAL PROJECTS 46%

Phase 1 of Three Rivers and will utilize tax increment financing (TIF) funding through the Northside Urban Renewal Area (NSURA) to pay the annual debt service. One existing TIF bond will be retired in 2024, meaning there will only be a net increase of $102,065 of debt service for TIF bonds. This will result in a minimal decrease to general fund revenue, the city administrator reported. However, future increases in taxable valuation should exceed any temporary decrease. The remaining $1.4 million in revenue from the GO Bond will be utilized for the construction of the Eagle Ridge Nature Trail. Debt service on the note will be paid through the city’s debt service levy. The city will also be retiring another GO Bond in 2024, allowing for a decrease in the debt service requirements for FY25. All non-TIF property tax revenue in the FY24 Budget stems from a taxable value of $205,480,440, which is a $403,189 (.2 percent) increase from FY23. Taxable value is derived from the total assessed value of a property multiplied by each tax class’s rollback rate. The city’s total tax levy is then calculated based on the property taxes required for

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each levy category like the general fund, emergency levy, debt service, insurance, etc. The city’s total tax levy for FY24 is $16.0232 per $1,000, which is an increase of .2092 cents from the current budget year. The slight levy increase is due to an increase in funding requirements for debt service, the Law Enforcement Center operations, city transit levy, civic center levy, and insurance levy. A residential property with an assessed value of $200,000 would owe approximately $1,810 in property taxes for the city of Humboldt in FY24. Bockelmann said the city was expecting a less impactful levy hit but the Iowa Legislature in January altered a residential rollback on property taxes, which gave cities, counties and schools less dollars to work with. “I’m satisfied with the budget. We are doing a lot in terms of program areas and capital projects without altering the tax structure much at all and are actually increasing our general fund cash balance, which is a very good thing,” Bockelmann said. Following a public hear-

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Humboldt County Memorial Hospital Board of Trustees member Kevin Bornhoft (center) cuts the ribbon last Friday during the open house for the new HCMH Mental Health and & Wellness Center on the hospital campus. Pictured holding the ribbon from left to right are: Foundation Board member Bruce Watnem, Hospital CEO Michelle Sleiter, Bornhoft, mental health professionals Nolan Vitzthum, Erin Fiala, Jessi Lantz and Laurie Dobrinich, and HCMH Trustee Pam Ray. They are surrounded by other Foundation and Trustee members and HCMH staff. Humboldt Independent photo by Phil Monson. See special section inside. To purchase this and other photos, go to www.humboldtnews.com.

+LJKVFKRRORIÀFHDGGLWLRQSURMHFWDSSURYHG Proposed budget set, tax rate to go down next year By PHIL MONSON Construction work on the Humboldt High School office addition will begin next month after action by the Humboldt School Board Monday night, April 17. The board approved a bid of $1,967,850 from Sande Construction Company of Humboldt to add on to the north entrance and create new office space in addition to creating an updated, secure entrance into the building. Jensen Construction of Fort Dodge submitted the higher bid of $2,575,000.

The new entrance will feature a hallway that will allow the public to enter the building to attend sporting events at night while the offices will be locked. “Cost-wise it makes sense to bring the wall out to meet the corners of the building on each side so it will be even all the way across,” Humboldt School Superintendent Jim Murray said. “By adding this front office project, we may create space at the high school that could get re-purposed for a classroom area,” Murray said. Joel Armitage of Sande Construction was at the meeting and stated construction will begin next month with a likely finish in March or April of next year.

Murray said the direction of traffic on the north side of the auditorium will change from east flow to a west flow with the parking angles changed, making it more natural for visitors entering from the north, directly in front of the new entrance. After a public hearing with no objectors, the board approved the 2023-24 budget totaling $33,087,830.00. The property tax rate per $1,000 of assessed valuation will be $12.31489. The district’s unspent balance is projected to be $7,511,246 on June 30, 2024. That will be down from the current year’s budget which is projected to have an unspent balance of $8,905,072.00. At the end of the fiscal year on

June 30, districts are required to maintain a balance healthy enough to allow schools to pay salaries and expenses during the months of July, August and September when little or no tax revenue is coming in. “The tax rate is a little less than this year,” Murray said. The board also approved amending the current year’s budget, adding roughly $440,000 in expenditures. “Each year you do your best in trying to create a budget and estimate what your expenses are going to be. And then a year later you get your actual numbers,” Murray said. “Last year when we set the budget, we weren’t sure when the construction work would begin and when we were going to get billed.”

“It’s still the same cost with no errors, it’s just a matter of when did the bills come in to match the calendar,” Murray said. The board approved contract amendments and modifications for six staff members. They include: Megan Douglas from BA to BA+15 at $39,000, Amberly Smith from MA to MA+15 at $52,400, Joel Hanus to $53,500 and Patricia Hayes an added $3,000 with two years of experience from her resume that she was not credited for when she was hired. Hanus has received job offers from Pocahontas Area and Fort Dodge. The increase matched the offers he received from the other districts

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Mike Naig (second from right), secretary of the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship, speaks with Deb Davis (right), owner of Sister’s Homestyle Entrees in Humboldt, during a tour of the company’s production facility on April 13. Chief Operating Officer Mary Catherine Ferry (second left) and company employee Wendy Bean (far left) are also shown. Independent photo. Independent photo by Phil Monson. To buy these photos and more from our gallery, visit our website at www.humboldtnews.com.

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BY PHIL MONSON Gilmore City-Bradgate approved a list of cuts and program changes at their school board meeting back on April 5. GC-B School Superintendent Amanda Schmidt says a decline of 10, in-seat students, necessitates changes to account for the loss in revenue. “We are looking at a decline of 10 students that our district serves in-house,” Schmidt said. “It’s about $7,400 per pupil cost to educate students and that adds up pretty quick,” Schmidt said. The board approved the combining of grades first and second along with combining third and fourth grades for the 2023-24 school year based on enrollment numbers. “We are combining a para-educator position. We are also going to trim the Seed-toTable staff position from fulltime to half-time,” Schmidt said. “Our supply spending will be cut and our field trips will be cut. With supply spending, teachers will get about $200

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per classroom, if needed with no extras. Field trips are being cut to one per grade level with local only,” Schmidt said. “We’ve been sharing our school counselor with ClarionGoldfield-Dows. We have her 60 percent of the time and they have her 40 percent. Next year we will make that a 50-50 sharing position,” Schmidt said. Aiding the district in their budget-cutting process was the resignation of upper elementary (grades 5-6) teacher Cole Goodenow, approved at their March 29 meeting. Goodenow has accepted a teaching position at Humboldt Middle School. “Right now we are looking at moving Cassie Dillon over to another position and Annie Schreier will move over to more of a title role,” Schmidt said. “Also, we will no longer have an art instructor. Teachers will go back to teaching art in their own classrooms. We are looking into offering an after-school art club to help en-

hance students in those areas. Sasha Aagesen is our art teacher but we will utilize her in a different role,” Schmidt said. In other action, the board set a public hearing for April 19, 5:30 p.m. on the district’s proposed budget for the 202324 school year. The budget is estimated to be $5,002,008.00 with a property tax rate of $13.76311 per $1,000 of assessed valuation. The budget is up slightly from the current year’s budget of $4,289,255.00. “Last year’s tax rate was $13.59653. It is up a little bit,” Schmidt said. Taxes levied on property are expected to generate revenue of $1,671,928. It is up slightly from $1,619,919 this year. Income surtaxes are expected to go down from $40,834 to $36,413. Total revenues and other sources are estimated to be $4,2567,172. Up slightly from $3,964,364 for the current year’s budget, which ends on June 30. The district’s ending fund balance is estimated to be

$734,916 on June 30. Next year’s projections list it at $1,157,713. “As long as our enrollment stays steady, our budget projections look good. If we have any more declines in our enrollment, then Dr. Bob Olson, who will be our superintendent next year, will have to look at what might need to be done the following year,” Schmidt said. “But if we stay steady, I do feel good about our budget.” The board also approved a freeze on wages for certified staff salaries for next year but also approved an early signing stipend of $1,500.00 if staff sign and return their contracts for next year within five days of receipt. The board approved a raise of $0.25 per hour for classified staff. Also at the March 29 board meeting, the resignation of Jessica Goodenow, school principal, was accepted. Goodenow will be the new assistant high school principal at Humboldt

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Eastbound 12th Ave. N. approaching 15th St. N. is an uncontrolled intersection. There are several other intersections throughout Humboldt that are uncontrolled. Council should consider leaving these intersections as is, or making all of them uniform to each other, city administration said in its report. • Eagle Ridge Subdivision – All intersections within Eagle Ridge are uncontrolled. As noted above, uncontrolled intersections in Humboldt should be handled consistently. Council should determine if it will stick with current precedent and policy or make holistic changes to traffic controls. It garnered some discussion. Council member Kirk Whittlesey, who lives in the area, suggested stop signs for traffic on Maple Lane and Oak Boulevard within the subdivision. He said he had received reports of motorcycles racing around the neighborhood. Bockelmann said a couple of teens were reported going 50 miles an hour in the neighborhood and were stopped and spoken to by police. Several Council members said the stop sign on Forest Boulevard entering Elmhurst Avenue was a good step. “I would say no to additional traffic control in Eagle Ridge,” Sleiter said. Humboldt Mayor Dan Scholl asked about the intersection at 3rd Avenue North and 8th Street North. He said he has had some close calls at that location after dropping off grandchildren at school. “The reason northbound traffic (on 8th) stops is because the school comes out so far you can’t see the traffic from the east,” Sleiter said. “No one from our office thought there were any intersections in town that they were overly concerned about (from a traffic safety standpoint),” Humboldt Police Chief Joel Sanders reported to the Council. Regarding streets, the Council approved the purchase of a 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 4-wheel drive, crew cab pickup truck for the Humboldt Street Department. The city received two bids, one from Humboldt Motor Sales and one from Kemna in Algona. The price from Humboldt Motor Sales was $53,650. The price from Kemna was $55,430. The local bid includes a dealer discount and could qualify for government bid assistance if it available at the time the truck is

Budgeted Revenues by Source Fiscal Year 2023Ͳ2024

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TAXES 26%

FINANCING PROCEEDS 27%

LICENSES & PERMITS 0% USE OF MONEY & PROPERTY 1%

CHARGES FOR SERVICES 18%

INTERGOVERNMENTAL 26%

delivered. Airport improvements The Council held a public hearing on the runway improvement project for the Humboldt Municipal Airport runway. The Council met via Zoom with Eric Johnson, engineer with Kirkham Michael of Omaha and Josh Dank with ClapsaddleGarber and Associates, the city’s engineering firm for airport projects, with offices in Ackley, Ames, Cedar Falls and Marshalltown. Also present was Airport Commission Chair and local pilot, David Dodgen. The project will include using the existing asphalt of the runway as base with a six-inch concrete paving on top. The engineering design is 90 percent completed and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approved the project last Wednesday. The city has received a grant to pay for 90 percent of the project. The initial cost the project is $675,000, with a total construction cost of $2.54 million. Most of the work will be completed in the 2024-25 budget year. Mayor Scholl asked about taking the crown out of the runway for line-of-sight improvements. “When we met with FAA last September, they reviewed what we had talked about and said there are a lot of moving parts and pieces. They decided they would prefer a runway rehabilitation, rather than a major reconstruction. To repair the line-of-sight issues it would take another 5-7 feet of fill,” Johnson said. “The FAA was more comfortable in doing the runway rehabilitation and then adding a parallel taxiway in the future,” he added. Dodgen said the local airport has between 5,000-6,000 operations per year. That means takeoffs and landings.

“There has been a tremendous amount of improvements to the airport over the years and all with federal participation. The FAA determined that a parallel taxiway will prevent runway incursions as much as anything,” Dodgen said. “Taking out the hump is a big project and they didn’t want to tackle it without widening the runway,” the airport commissioner said. The Council then approved a resolution with the plans and specifications. Sewer revenue bond The Council held its third public hearing of the night on a loan agreement between the city and the Iowa Finance Authority on the issuance of an amount not to exceed $298,000 in sewer revenue capital loan notes. The City Council previously approved a $1.712 million SRF loan for the waste water treatment plant project for a 20- year term at a 1.75 percent interest. The city was later awarded $1 million in loan forgiveness through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL). The terms of the $298,000 supplemental loan match the existing loan. Bockelmann said the supplemental loan will lower the cash amount utilized from the from the city’s wastewater fund, which allows the city to complete more large-scale maintenance projects for the sanitary sewer system in FY24. The supplemental loan will bring the total amount of SRF financing to $2.01 million. To date, the city has spent roughly $1.3 million on the design and construction of the waste water treatment plant project and has utilized the available FEMA funding. There are approximately $3.1 million in remaining costs for the project. Following the close of the

Doug Marso Excavating of Dakota City removes pieces of debris from the former Linhares property the city purchased last year. The Humboldt Fire Department conducted a controlled burn of the home and a barn on the property last fall. The city eventually hopes to use the area as a destination location for people utilizing the Des Moines River and the Cottonwood Trail. Humboldt Independent photo by Kent Thompson.

public hearing, the Council passed a resolution and approved the authorization of a loan and disbursement agreement and the issuance of the capital loan notes. In a related matter, the Council approved a payment to Peterson Construction of Webster City for raw pumping and nutrient removal improvements at the plant in the amount of $147,957.95. In other action the Council: • Approved the closing of the 600 block of Sumner Avenue on the following Saturdays for special Farmer’s Market events from the hours of 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. • May 27, “School’s Out” theme with kids’activities on both the north and south sides

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of Sumner Avenue. • June 24, “Touch A Truck,” day, with some emergency equipment and farm equipment parked for children to interact with. • July 22, “Kids’ Art Fest,” in conjunction with the Humboldt Area Arts Council so kids can “get their art on.” • Aug. 26, “Back to School,” theme with other kids’ activities. • Approved a public hearing for the disposition of public property. The city is considering deeding over a small amount of property in Taft Park for the Humboldt Community School District to expand Taft Elementary School. The area is a small section about 27 feet wide in the area east of the school where the old Wildcat

Donahe, Vouth Varangkounh, Corey Matson and Scott Curran. Important dates to remember: • April 24, brush pick up, all small brush, limbs and sticks should be curbside by 6 a.m. next Monday. • Monday, May 1, junk pick up, accepted items that are too large to fit in a garbage bag are asked to be curbside by 6 a.m. Any electronic or computer or appliance must have a sticker on it. Stickers are available at City Hall for $10. • Wednesday, May 3, 8 a.m. to noon, Hazardous waste disposal pick up at the Heinz Field parking lot. • Because of the burn ban and the weather, no open burning was allowed on April 15. The city will be designating a Saturday in

May for legal open burning of yard and garden waste.

The board accepted the resignations of Rodd Mooney as middle school football coach, Jessica Harklau as food service worker at Mease Elementary effective March 30, 2023, Jennifer Westerhoff as high school counselor at the end of the school year, Lora Kester as Mease Elementary School Principal and director of curriculum and assessment and Holly Stockdale as high school Spanish teacher and student senate advisor at the end of the school year. In her letter of resignation, Kester said she has accepted a position as School Improvement Coordinator for Lewis Central Community School District in Council Bluffs. The board also accepted the resignation of Ted Beach as

bus driver and Emma George as assistant dance team coach. The board approved the hiring of Zach Gotto as eighth grade wrestling coach, Jordan Kastler as grades 5-8 art teacher, Ellie Jacobson as interim assistant high school softball coach, Theodore Vardaxis as sixth grade English Learning Language teacher, Larry Madison as part-time evening custodian at Taft school, Cameron Beach as summer help and Doug Bobinette as high school evening custodian. The board approved contract adjustments for staff for the 2022-23 school year snow makeup days. “There were six snow days. We are making up two days at the end of the year on May 25 and May 26 as the calendar is designed,” Murray said. “We are not going to require bus drivers, associates or food service workers to make the time up. We will pay for those days. Teachers will make up time on Wednesday, May 31. We’ll for-

give two of their days.” The board approved changes and increases in support staff, administrator, TLC and supplemental coaching contracts for the 2023-24 school year. The superintendent and school administrators will receive a 3.26 percent salary increase, along with custodians, bus drivers, directors and cenWUDORIÀFHVWDII1XUVHVZLOOUHceive a $1,900 increase similar to the teachers. Directors and FHQWUDORIÀFHVWDIIZLOOUHFHLYH the higher of 3.26 percent or $1,900. Food service and teacher associates will receive an increase of $2 per hour, bringing their wages up to $15 per hour. The kitchen manager will receive a minimum of $20 per hour. Bus drivers will receive a minimum of $403.41 per week. Activity routes will go from $14.50 per hour to $15, along with an increase in insurance

Budget Summary at a glance Taxable Valuation: $205,480,440 Total Tax Levy: $16.0232/$1,000 Total Revenue: $21,032,535 Total Expenditures: $20,668,352 Projected Impact: $364,183 Projected Cash Balance: $7,259,812.00 Anticipated Bond Proceeds: $5,127,040.40 Outstanding Debt: $4,516,190 (Non-TIF) & $4,258,810 (TIF) Remaining GO Debt Capacity $11,056,174.

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seeking to hire him. The board also approved a transfer of Emily Lane from interim assistant principal to high school counselor for next year with a salary of $57,001 (15 days extended contract $4,385, up to three additional days at discretion of building administration and signing bonus of

$3,000. The board approved a transfer of Brenda Capesius from preschool teacher to special education teacher at Mease Elementary School for the 2023-24 school year, it includes a $4,000 bonus for year one, $3,000 for year two and $3,000 for year three.

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Wonderland was located. The public hearing will be set for Monday, May 1, at 5:30 p.m. • Took no action on a proposal from Hawkeye Cleaning Services of Fort Dodge to provide janitorial services to the Humboldt Airport, City Hall, Community Center and Rec Center for an amount of $1,408.33 per month. The city was all ready to approve the agreement, but the employee slated to do the work has left employment of the contractor. Bockelmann said the city will continue to pursue options. • Approved a resolution to reduce the Planning and Zoning Commission membership from nine members to five. The five members remaining on the Commission after the change are Alan Blanchard, Amy

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UDMO welcomes new staff Those visiting the new Upper Des Moines Opportunity, Inc (UDMO) location will find a new face to greet them when they come in. Danielle Rees is the new Outreach Specialist in the Humboldt County location. Rees accepted the position with UDMO shortly after the start of the new year. “Its been a learning experience,” Rees stated. Rees moved to Humboldt from Fort Dodge in December of 2013. Since then she has held several jobs including working at Hy-Vee Food Store and AmericInn but Rees knew she wanted to do something different. “During COVID, there wasn’t many people at the hotel and it had slowed down but I still knew I wanted to work somewhere helping people,” Rees stated. The position with UDMO gave her that chance to do just that. “I was surprised at all the services that are offered when I first started here. I had heard about the energy assistance but didn’t know about all the other things,” Rees stated. UDMO offers LIHEAP from November 1 to April 30 for low income individuals in Humboldt County. The program provides a one-time lump-sum payment to assist families and individuals to pay the high cost of winter heating bills. “I think people don’t realize how many people come in for services where both adults in the household are working at least one maybe two jobs. It’s just so hard to afford energy bills right now,” Rees stated. Although that is their biggest program, UDMO also partners with the ministerial association to provide Humboldt County residents with food through the food pantry. “People who live in Humboldt County are able to come in and get a food pantry

[More school stipend from $1,750 to $1,850. Secretaries will receive a $1.50 per hour increase to $16 per hour. Murray and board members said the increases are necessary to compete in a tight, competitive job market. “This is our last attempt at wage. These are good wages we are offering. If we are still not able to find staff, then we might have to look at different things. Examples might be four-day work weeks for some and rotating schedules for some,” Murray said. “Maybe some signing and longevity bonuses.” In another personnel matter, the board voted to offer alternative kindergarten at Mease Elementary School. At the secondary level, the board approved adding another counselor. Along with that, the board voted to eliminate the assistant technology position. “We will be bringing back the alternative kindergarten program next year. It doesn’t mean we are adding a position. We will have four sections of kindergarten and then an alternative section. Cost-wise it’s the same and staff-wise it’s a wash,” Murray said. “We’ve already got 13 kids that are interested in the program.” “We are anticipating 78 kindergarteners over four sections. And we have 36 preschoolers signed up,” Murray said. High school principal Dr. Paul Numedahl and middle school principal Cassie Smith were on hand to update the board on the addition of a secondary counselor. “There are two aspects to the guidance counselor position. Mental health is a huge piece. The other large piece is college career and scheduling, which has really become a huge, large job,” Numedahl said. “These are huge pieces that school guidance counselors have to juggle. I don’t care what size the school district is, mental health and college and career planning have become really big, important pieces.”

once a month. It really helps out. We also have bread and other items daily due to the generosity of local businesses,” Rees stated. The agency also offers a birthday room where parents are able to come pick up a cake mix, frosting, party supplies and a gift for their child who is turning eight-years-old or younger. “Little kids don’t understand why mom and dad can’t afford a party. This makes it a little easier for them,” Rees stated. Rees was the most excited about the two summer programs that are starting soon, however. The swim pass program which pays for a portion of a swimming pool pass for a family and the garden program. “The garden program is new this year. We will have seeds and plants and small implements for people to do some gardening so that they can provide their own food during the summer months,” Rees stated. UDMO is a non-profit agency that is funded by a community services block grant but relies mostly on donations for the services they offer. “We are so lucky to be in Humboldt where we have so many generous people. I was surprised at how many people come in and donate even just a small amount. All of those funds really add up,” Rees stated. Those donations are what made the new garden program, swim passes and birthday room possible. “Without donations, we wouldn’t be able to continue to do the things that brighten peoples lives just a bit more,” Rees stated. That is just what Rees was looking for. A way to connect and brighten someone’s day. UDMO is open Monday through Friday, 8 am to 12 pm and 1 pm to 4 pm.

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Last week’s warm temperatures in the 80s ushered in the 2023 growing season as farmers in Humboldt County began planting their corn crop. Tom Berte is shown here planting corn near Livermore. Independent photo.

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Danielle Rees, Outreach Specialist at Upper Des Moines Opportunity, stands in front of just a few of the items available for those eligible for the birthday program. Independent photo.

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“When you have a lot of students, typically it’s a balancing act between the two and one of those actually falls off,” Numedahl said. “What we are proposing will provide adequate attention and time for both needs.” “It is really important to help kids prepare for the direction for them to go after they are done with four years of high school. Academic planning and scheduling is a huge piece of that,” Numedahl said. “I’ll be honest, we have not had that at the high school. My predecessor did a really nice job helping teachers become a part of that academic planning piece, which has merit, but teachers don’t know the ins and outs about academic planning and what’s out there for kids if they go and look at scholarships.” “What we are trying to do is shore that up at the high school and the job is too big for one person and 500 students. Typically most schools our size have at least two counselors or a counselor and a half,” Numedahl said. “There will be some overlap between the two positions, but we really want to make sure the college career scheduling and academic planning, career visits and career days are really taken care of,” Numedahl said. “A good example earlier this year a parent was asking Jim (Murray) and I about FAFSA. They wanted to know how to fill out FAFSA. Even though we have somebody coming in from Iowa Central Community College to work with students, it would be great to have FAFSA nights for parents to really understand what it is,” Numedahl said. “No matter what college or university you attend, you have to fill out FAFSA to find out about financial aid and grant opportunities. We want to carve out a space for a person to really focus on that,” Numedahl said. “That includes workplace experiences.” “It would also help middle schoolers begin long-term

planning for what they may want to do after high school. Help set up their four-year planning at the high school, which is a state requirement,” Smith said. “Someone to help make sure that transition from middle school to high school is a little bit smoother. Streamline the process so the jump from middle school to high school isn’t so dramatic for mental health and college and career planning readiness.” Board president Tate Satern asked if the added position would help free up the workload of high school office secretary Joni Torkelson. “They’ll work closely together but it will help with some of those other tasks. Joni can certainly help with scheduling, but she would not be doing as much as she is right now,” Numedahl said. “In the future we will be seeing more apprenticeship and internships with local workplaces,” Murray said. “I think it’s important to bring in another person to help kids focus on a career track and explore every opportunity available. It’s something that will strengthen us.” “With eliminating the assistant technology position, I think we will be able to provide the needs and service. We are always looking at ways to use our resources differently. Some of these funds saved can be re-purposed into the career counseling position and other areas,” Murray said. The board also approved renewal of a lawn service contract with Scott Birdsell at a cost of $7,000 a year. The first reading of policy series 400 was approved by the board, which covers employee guidelines. The second reading of policy 300 series was approved, covering superintendent guidelines and duties. The board approved a contract with St. Mary’s School in Humboldt for textbook loan order and band program for the 2023-24 school year. At the start of the meet-

ing the board presented Champions for Children Awards to Kim Tinken and Bruce Davis. Tinken was recognized for providing consistent transportation to students in challenging situations. Her “caring spirit” helps make it easier for students when they start their day. Davis, a custodian at the school, is “a friendly face that every student loves when they walk down the hall.” He takes up jobs that are not always on his list to be sure the school is

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clean and prepared each day. Open enrollment requests for 2023-24 were approved for Lydia Cartee (kindergarten), in from Fort Dodge; Callan Jacobson (kindergarten), in from Twin Rivers; Aiden Erickson (kindergarten), out to Fort Dodge; and Olivia Illg (seventh grade), in from Manson-NW. The board also heard an in-depth report on the Title One program. Look for a detailed story in next week’s Independent.

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next year. The board thanked the Goodenows for their service to the district. The board is seeking a candiGDWHWRÀOOWKHSULQFLSDOSRVLWLRQ Schmidt said she hopes to have a recommendation for hire at the board’s April 19 meeting. The board also held a public hearing for their 2023-24 school calendar, with no objectors, then proceeded to approve it for next year. The board approved creating positions for part-time summer help for the district’s maintenance and gardening (Seed-toTable) programs. The gardening position must be held by someone at least 16-years-old with a maximum 20 hours per week at $9.50 per hour. The gardening activity fund will cover this payment. The summer maintenance position could be one or two persons for a total of 30-40 hours per week at $9.50 per hour for high school workers and $14 per hour for adults. The board also approved a weed control contract with Gilmore Garden Center. The board also approved continuing its sharing of a librarian with Emmetsburg school district for the 2023-24 school year. The board approved continuing its sharing agreement with the AEA. The agreement includes cooperative purchasing of

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products from Martin Brothers Distributing as well as technology support services through the AEA. The board accepted a quote not to exceed $20,000 from Flooring America, along with remodeling work to the outside bathroom and kitchen upgrades to not exceed $20,000 using federal COVID-19 money to pay for the projects. In other action, the board approved a budget guarantee resolution for next year, if needed. 7KHERDUGDOVRDSSURYHGWKHÀUVW reading of policies 601.2, 605.4 and 605.5. During open forum at the March 29 meeting, staff member Shelly Bickel read a letter in support of the Seed-to-Table program. Kelsey Wigans, who has overseen the Seed-to-Table program on a full-time basis for the last several years, also spoke to the board about her position DQGWKHSURJUDP·VEHQHÀWV Jessica Goodenow reported the daycare consignment sale “was very successful” and raised approximately $1,400 for the daycare center at the school. She VDLG )DPLO\ 1LJKW ZDV EHLQJ planned for April 13. She also said ISASP testing in April is underway. Goodenow said the district’s Color Run is set for May 12. Donations and volunteers for the event are being sought to assist.

By KENT THOMPSON The Humboldt County Board of Supervisors on Monday approved the plans and specifications for a multi-purpose storage garage building to be constructed in Dakota City. Quotations for construction will be accepted until 11 a.m. on Thursday, April 27. The building will be 60 feet wide by 200 feet long with a height of 16 feet. The building will need to comply with International Building Code and American Society of Civil Engineers standards. The manufacturer is asked to provide a lifetime warranty on the structural design of the building. The building will be wood construction with treated lumber, metal roofing and galvanized steel siding. Doors will be steel frame and hinged. Humboldt County Engineer Ben Loots told the Board that footings will be 14-inch by 42-inch with rebar and readymix concrete. There will be a concrete trough drain with a grate. The county is seeking three radiant tube heaters for the structure. Loots said the front will have a 40-foot by 200-foot concrete approach that will allow the Humboldt County Driver’s License Station in the courthouse to conduct motorcycle operator testing. “The county used to offer motorcycle driving tests but hasn’t for a few years,” Loots said. The contractor will be in charge of tearing out the present county storage shed building and Humboldt County secondary roads will complete the site preparation work once the old building is removed. The county is asking that the building be completed by Dec. 15 of this year. The contractor must agree to pay $100 per day in liquidated damages for any work beyond that date. The building would be used for storage and repair area for vehicles from secondary roads, the courthouse offices, the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office and Humboldt County Emergency Management. Emergency Management is currently renting another storage building in Dakota City.

Supervisor Bruce Reimers expressed some concerns about the amount of concrete needed for the motorcycle exam pad. Supervisor Rick Pedersen wanted to know if the structure would be built on grade or a curb. Loots said the structure would be raised slightly. “Originally, we had more doors but those were taken out in the final plans,” he said. The Supervisors also approved the plans and specification for a twin 12-foot by 12foot by 52-foot box culvert to replace an existing bridge in Section 35 of Delana Township on Kentucky Avenue, referred to locally as the Tellier Bridge over Bloody Run Creek. The double box culvert will be precast concrete. The approved contractor will be expected to remove the existing 32-foot by 20-foot single-span steel beam bridge with wood abutments. Plans are for a late 2023 or early season 2024 construction schedule, Loots said. Digital permitting and documenting The Board also recently approved going with Schneider Geospatial as a digital permitting/document service. Humboldt County Zoning Administrator Randy Krecklow said it would be a benefit to himself and the Planning and Zoning Board and Zoning Board of Adjustment to have all documents, including building permits and zoning requests in a digital format that could be easily retrieved and accessed. Krecklow provided two options, one from iWorQ and other from Geospatial. “This is very good timing, as we are working on updating our comprehensive plan and also reworking our county zoning ordinances,” Krecklow said. While iWorQ was the less costly of the two programs, Schneider is the county’s software programing provider for the county assessor’s office and there would be cost savings by utilizing the service provider that the county is already familiar with. Also, Chris Madison, the county’s IT director, said that the county could use American Rescue

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Plan Act funds to help pay for the Geospatial program. The Board then decided to go with the Schneider Geospatial proposal at a cost of $7,932 per year plus initial software and support costs. The total will be $18,468 in the first year and $14,940 in the second and third years. In other action the Board: • Heard from John Torbert, executive director of the Iowa Drainage District Association. Torbert talked about Waters of the U.S. lawsuits that would impact county drainage and state legislation regarding drainage and agricultural waters. • Approved annexation reclassification reports for Drainage District No. 103 in and around Bode and agreed to set the annexation and reclassification hearings for Monday, June 12, at 9 a.m. • Appointed Brittney Peters, ARNP to replace Sam Sexe as a Medical Examiner Investigator for Humboldt County. • Approved a resolution to withdraw from the articles of agreement of the Workforce Development Chief Elected Consortium, part of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act of 2014. Withdrawal will be effective on June 30. • Approved contract change language between the county and Iowa Department of Human Services to allow child support county staffing leave payout. • Approved the sheriff’s office third quarter report from Jan. 1-March 31, in the amount of $10,917.45. It included $6,689.42 in service fees, $1,478.03 in mileage and $2,750 in concealed weapons permits. • Approved the county recorder’s third quarter report which showed $67,698.65 collected between Jan. 1 and March 31, $18,297.19 will stay with the county and $49,401.46 was returned to the state. • Approved the canvass of election for the Livermore mayoral race on April 4 with no changes. • Approved general bi-monthly claims of $255,911.24 with no drainage.

4A • THE HUMBOLDT INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, APRIL 20, 2023

WAY BACK WHEN TEN YEARS AGO 2013 Humboldt High School cheerleaders participated in the Iowa Cheer Coaches Association All-Star Squad in conjunction with the Iowa Basketball Coaches Association All-Star Tournament for girls and boys. Those who participated include: Paxton King, Kiley Wagner, Chelsea Sandven and Kelsy Applegate. The squad is made up of 40 of the top cheerleaders across Iowa selected from a tryout.

Creek Tumbling Meet in Waverly and in Marshalltown. Rachel, age 11, placed sixth in the 11-12 intermediate division in Waverly and was second at Marshalltown. Kara placed first at Waverly and third at Marshalltown in the 13-14 novice division.

2008 Michaela Grimm won the 200 meters to lead the West Bend-Mallard/Twin River Valley girls track team to a fourth-place finish in the Armstrong-Ringsted Relays.

2013 The Hardy Red Hatters enjoyed a preopening opportunity to have lunch at the Boone River Grill located west of Eagle Grove. The women who attended included: Norma Nickell, Vivian Markman, Alma Anderson, Nancy Larson, Mary Ann Lane, Katheryn Spencer, Jackie Reichter and Sharon Larson.

2013 A Humboldt native competed in his first Boston Marathon, but finished about 50 minutes ahead of the explosions that rocked the finish line of the race, killing three and wounding more than 170 people. Trent Biederman, 34, is the son of Dave and Mary Biederman of Humboldt. Trent and his wife, Megan, were safe and sound and about a mile away from the blast, back at their motel, at the time the explosion occurred.

FIFTEEN YEARS AGO 2008 Rachel Buss and Kara Rodriguez competed at the Plum

2008 McKenzie Millang received a blue ribbon for Best of Show in school for her slab vessel at the North Central Conference Art Show in Fort Dodge.

T WENT Y YEARS AGO 2003 Returning letterwinners for the CWL girls’ track team are: Maggie Anderson, Kristen Studer, Amanda Grady, Kristy Legler, Amy Grandgenett, Meghan Pedersen, Devon Rasmussen, Kendra Hefty and Deanna Schulz.

2003 Stevie Schnetzer, sophomore at Humboldt High School, has been selected to attend “The National Youth Leadership Forum on Medicine” of Atlanta, GA. Stevie was nominated by Humboldt High School Principal Dr. Joyce Judas, who certified Stevie as a student of high academic standing, with leadership potential and intent on pursuing a career in medicine.

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Members of the Twin River Valley Middle School Student Council presented Pat and Cassidy Cirks a picture that was purchased for the Cirks family. The money to purchase the picture was generated from a dance that the Student Council sponsored as a community service project after the family lost their home in a fire.

Bob Newbrough, son of Mr. and Mrs. Donald Newbrough of Humboldt, received the junior varsity’s “Best Defensive Player” award from Wartburg College basketball coach Buzz Levick. The award was voted on by team members. The freshman guard averaged 6.2 points a game.

T WENT Y-FIVE YEARS AGO 1998 Former Humboldt resident Jane Dodge, daughter of Bill and Cindy Dodgen of Cabot, AR, was selected as the winner of the Stella Boyle Smith Young Artist competition held in Cabot.

1998 Returning letterwinners for the Corwith-Wesley-Lu Verne girl-boy golf teams are: Ryan Wagner, Brad Wempen, Gina Roberts, Brandon Schwab and Michael Shipman.

1998 Representing Twin River Valley at the Iowa School-toWork Institute in Des Moines were: James Kenton, Brad Banwart, Ron Bollmeyer, Sue Beach, Bob Lynch and Brian Stamper.

FORT Y YEARS AGO 1983 Jacque Schneider, sixth grader at Gilmore City-Bradgate School, won the “I Love America Because” contest, sponsored by the Seaquist Pruit VFW Post at Bradgate.

1983 Pam Nelson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Tom Nelson of Gilmore City, will be representing the Harnett-Johnson American Auxiliary Unit 239 at Girls State.

FORT Y-FIVE YEARS AGO 1978 Winds ranging in gusts of from 50-80 miles an hour hit much of north central Iowa, causing considerable damage to property and trees. Mother Nature did a heavy pruning job in Humboldt as limbs were down all over town, and a tree was even uprooted in Taft Park. A tree was blown down on the Steve Samuels residence in south Humboldt, damaging the roof.

The Estate of Madison Fraker, Chrisopher A. Fraker, Jamie An McEnroe vs. Familia LLC D/B/A Imperio Discotek, Fernando Alvarez, Angelica Carmona.

JUDGEMENTS Rodney D. Mrozek, Jr., Fort Dodge, probation revocation. David T Shea, Thor, domestic abuse assault - 1st offense, sentenced to 28 days jail, $280.00 costs and fees. Gage A. Prenger, Dakota City, harassment- 3rd degree, sentenced to 1 year probation, $205.00 costs and fees.

DISMISSALS Larry Torres, Humboldt, dismissed without prejudice.

SMALL CLAIMS JUDGMENTS CCarlson LLC D/B/A Carlsonstoragecom vs. Cory Larson,

Humboldt, account $1,310.00 plus costs and interest. Gary Olsen vs. Jessica R. Johnson, Goldfield, account $2,200.00 plus cost and interest. Beck Performance Diesel vs. Troy W.D. Wood, Hardy, account $4,582.50 plus cost and interest. Hauge Associates vs. Andrea Trenary, Humboldt, account $550.49 plus cost and interest.

PROBATES Estate of Barbara K. Gregory, deceased, Steven J. Gregory, Thomas A. Gregory, Sandra J. Himrod, Executors. Calvin O. Haug, deceased, Pam Haug, Executor.

MARRIAGE LICENSES John Micheal Thompson and Melquanisha Shaniya Washington.

COUNT Y RECORDER WARR ANT Y DEEDS Scott N. Goodell, Tracy D. Goodell to Bank Iowa, Land in SE Sec. 2, Twp. 91, Rng. 30.



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D & S Swine LLC, D&S Swine LLC to Bank Iowa, Land in E2 SE Sec. 2, Twp. 91, Rng. 30. D & S Cattle LLC, D&S Cattle LLC to Bank Iowa, Land in W2 SW Sec. 7, Twp. 91, Rng. 29. D & S Cattle LLC, D&S Cattle LLC to Bank Iowa, Land in SW SE Sec. 5, Twp. 91, Rng. 29. D & S Cattle LLC, D&S Cattle LLC to Bank Iowa, Land in SW Sec. 8, Twp. 91, Rng. 29. Lisa Fehr, Lisa M. Clark, Richard Wilkinson to Ryan Zwiefel, Mandy Zwiefel, Lot 1, Blk 85, Original Town, Dakota City, Lot 2, Blk 85, Original Town, Dakota City, Lot 3, Blk 85, Original Town, Dakota City, Lot 4, Blk 85, Original Town, Dakota City, Lot 5, Blk 85, Original Town, Dakota City, Lot 6, Blk 85, Original Town, Dakota City, Lot 7, Blk 85, Original Town, Dakota City, Land in Dakota City. Ericha L. Worple to Elliot Mock, Kayla Brandt, Lot 15, Andersons Subdivision, Humboldt. Mark McBurney, Mary Ann Dirksen, Mark M. McBurney, to Teresa C. Santiago, Santiago T. Castro, Chavez A. Cortez, Aquilino C. Chavez, Pt of Lot 5, Blk 9, Original Town, Humboldt. LJ Davis LLC to Castaneda Galdino Rios, Galdino R. Castaneda, Lot 6, Blk 9, Original Town, Dakota City. SPECIAL WARRANTY DEED Melissa M. Ubben, Melissa Ubben, Nathan M. Ubben, Nathan Ubben to Northwest Bank, Land in NE NW, Sec. 29, Twp. 91, Rng. 30.

CORREC TIVE DEED City of Hardy to Martin Gilson, Nancy Gilson, Ron Cerwick, Teri Cerwick, Pt of Vac Alley, Blk 1, James Addn, Hardy.

CONTR AC TS QUIT CLAIM DEEDS Alan McBurney to Mark McBurney, Pt of Lot 5, Blk 9, Original Town, Humboldt.

Text adapted with permission from “Images of America - Humboldt County” by Pat Baker and Martha Schmidt. Post card scan and restoration by Tom Tierney. jor allied exercise “Rimpac ’78.” Johnson is serving as a member of Attach Squadron 196, based at Whidbey Island Naval Air Station, Oak Harbor, WA.

1978 Teresa Mokelstad, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Norman Moklestad of Humboldt, was pictured with Dale Evans (Rogers), who stopped for a cup of coffee at the Hillcrest.

1978 Navy Aviation Fire Control Technician Third Class Richard Johnson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Roland Johnson of Humboldt, participated in the ma-

FIFT Y YEARS AGO 1973 The Humboldt County Sanitary Landfill Commission signed an agreement with Burl Place of Humboldt providing for an option to lease and purchase approximately 26 acres of land northeast of Humboldt-Dakota City at a total cost not to exceed $1,000 per acre. The lease is to be exercised on approval of site for

sanitary landfill operations.

1973 Pfc. Raymond L. Heim received promotion to Specialist Fourth Class. Spec./4 Heim is serving as Senior Metal Body Repairman with the Fifth Maintenance Company, APO 09227, New York, situated in Kaiserslautern, Germany.

1973 Art Boland, Renwick, has received an award from Nutrena Feeds for customer service and sales achievement in 1972 for Cargill, Inc., according to David O. Wentzell, vice president in charge of Nutrena.

King Band indoor concert Sunday, April 23

COURTHOUSE HUMBOLDT COUNT Y DISTRIC T COURT PE TITIONS

Henry Hanson operated a variety store on the east side of Ann Street in Thor. One of the features that children especially enjoyed was the selection of penny candy. They made their choices slowly and carefully as they had worked hard for their pennies. After the 1934 fire, which destroyed much of the business district, Henry moved his business to his house (shown). He also worked as a painter, cobbler, and paperhanger.

Vicky J. Welter to Kathy Knowles, Pt of Blk 2, Gangestads Third Addn, Bode.

CHANGE OF TITLES Angela McBurney to Alan McBurney, Mark McBurney, Pt of Lot 5, Blk 9, Original Town, Humboldt.

AFFIDAVIT OF SURVIVING SPOUSE Mark McBurney, Tracy McBurney to Alan McBurney, Angela McBurney, Mark McBurney, Pt of Lot 5, Blk 9, Original Town, Humboldt.

MAGISTR ATE COURT Humberto Bonilla, speeding, Urbandale, $347.13. Humberto Bonilla, dark window or windshield, Urbandale, $175.75. Courtney N. Sogard, speeding, Duncombe, $118.25. Ignacio, Gonzalez Solis, speeding, Algona, $175.75. Brandon C. Berte, speeding, Bancroft, $118.25. Hunter H. Stueland, speeding, Fort Dodge, $175.75. Darryl L. Anderson, speeding, Livermore, $135.50. Angel Y. Rivera Castro, speeding, Humboldt, $193.00. Julia E. Morris, dark window or windshield, Livermore, $135.50. Mason A. Wardell, speeding, Humboldt, $118.25. Katherine M. Hensch, speeding, Humboldt, $118.25. Kirk J. Pisel, failure to maintain or use safety belts - adult, Gilmore City, $135.50. Ivan E. Lopez Rodriguez, stopping on paved part of highway, Belmond, $210.25. Cheyenne M. Groat, speeding, Thor, $118.25.

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The third and final indoor concert for the 2023 winter season by the Karl L. King Municipal Band of Fort Dodge will be held on Sunday afternoon, April 23, beginning at 3:30 p.m. in the Fort Dodge Middle School Auditorium located at 800 North 32nd Street in Fort Dodge. There is no admission charge, since these concerts are provided by the City of Fort Dodge for everyone’s enjoyment. Conductor Jerrold P. Jimmerson has once again planned a varied and exciting program of band music. Dan Cassady serves as the Assistant Conductor for the band, and Paul Bloomquist is the band’s announcer. This April concert is the Band’s annual scholarship event, with the presentation of the Karl L. King Memorial scholarships. Five talented students will audition during the day, and the winners will be announced during the afternoon concert. Winners will be recognized with either $500 scholarships to Iowa Central Community College or a $1,000 scholarship to any 4-year Iowa college or university. Providing the funds for these monetary awards is the Karl L. King Memorial Education Foundation, which “exists to provide band instrument scholarships for students majoring in music”. All persons who audition will be invited to join in playing one selection with the Band during the concert, and the major scholarship recipient will perform their award-winning solo. Compositions by the band’s namesake, Karl L. King, on this hour-long concert will include his 1925 march, “True Blue”, and an exciting circus galop titled “Walsenburg”, published in 1915 while King was in his second season as conductor of the Sells-Floto Circus/Buffalo Bill Wild West Shows Band. The afternoon’s classical offerings will include Rimsky-Korsakov’s cortege, “Procession of Nobles” from his Opera-Ballet “MLADA”; “Pavanne” by Morton Gould from his American Symphonette No. 2; and a contemporary composition by Alfred Reed titled “A Jubilant Overture”, reflecting the joy of spring and the exuberance of youth. Lighter, popular selections on the concert will include “Beguine for Band” by Glenn Osser; a “Fantasy on an African-American Spiritual”, based on the hymn tune, “My Lord! What a Morning” by Harry T. Burleigh; and “Big Band Signatures”, arranged by John Higgins. This last medley of well-known songs from the Big Band era includes the music of Benny Goodman, Les Brown, Woody Herman, Stan Kenton, Count Basie, Duke Ellington, and Glenn Miller. Closing out the concert program will be John Philip Sousa’s march, “The Corcoran Cadets”. The concert will conclude in the traditional way with the playing of our National Anthem, “The Star-Spangled Banner”. In case of inclement weather (even though it will be on April 23), the concert may be cancelled. Any announcement will be made on the band’s Facebook page at https://www.facebook. com/karlkingband/, or on the band’s website at www.karlking. us. Looking ahead, the next performance by the band will be at the traditional Memorial Day ceremonies on Monday morning, May 29, at Veteran’s Memorial Park. The summer series of concerts will again be held on eight consecutive Sunday evenings during June and July, beginning on June 4 and lasting through July 23 at the Karl L. King Band Shell in Oleson Park.

SIX T Y YEARS AGO 1963 The Centennial log cabin office is now in place on Sumner Avenue. Six volunteers comprise the staff and include Roy Worthington, Lawrence Lindhart, Ward Hamilton, Carl Echelberger, Otis Nelson and Fred Meyer. These men will have information about housing facilities and provide opportunities for the registration of former residents and descendants of former Humboldt people. Floyd Christensen built the cabin and donated the labor as his contribution to the celebration.

PEO Chapter BV to meet Tuesday, April 25 The P.E.O. Sisterhood Chapter BV will be having the Spring Buffet in the home of Susan Witzel on April 25, at 6:30 p.m. with the meeting to follow.   The Spring Buffet committee will be assisting Susan, with the evening program being Initiation.

A visit from a Civil War Soldier, Saturday, April 22 The Bode Public Library has received funding from Humanities Iowa, a private, non-profit, to host a presentation called “A visit from a Civil War Soldier”. This will be held at the Bode Community Center on April 22, at 2 p.m. It features O.J. Fargo who is a retired Director of Media Services and an author of two books on Iowa History. He will be dressed in full Union Army regalia and brings an artifact display. The library will be serving coffee, lemonade and a dessert bar after the program. They would like to thank Humanities, Iowa and the State Historical Society both of which are a cultural resource for Iowans.  If you are a person with a disability who requires special assistance, please call 1-515-379-1258 in advance.

1963 Humboldt was the host to members of the Coe College band from Cedar Rapids, which is on its Spring tour. Following the concert, the students were the guests of Humboldt’s band members.

1963 A meeting of the Spanish Club was held and John P. Mansfield, Sr., spoke to the members about South American, where he has loved and visited. He told about the geographical, economical, and political situations in Latin America and then showed them slides taken during his visits.

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THURSDAY, APRIL 20, 2023 • THE HUMBOLDT INDEPENDENT • 5A

SHERIFF REPORT APRIL 10 7:39 a.m. - A deputy assisted the Humboldt Police Department (HPD) in the 300 block of 8th Street North with an individual who was having a mental health crisis. 7:50 a.m. – The Humboldt Law Enforcement Center (LEC) received a report of a stranded vehicle on 4th Avenue SW and Highway 169. The vehicle was gone when the deputy arrived. 10:23 a.m. – A deputy was dispatched to the 700 block of 3rd Avenue in Livermore for a hang-up. 1:12 p.m. – A deputy conducted a traffic stop in the 400 block of 13th Street South. The driver was cited for passing on a hill or grade and violation of a school license. 1:30 p.m. - A deputy was dispatched to the 200 block of SE C Avenue in Gilmore City for a report of a brush and yard waste fire. 11:30 p.m. – A deputy was dispatched to Utah Avenue and 270th Street in Thor for a welfare check. APRIL 11 7:09 a.m. – A deputy conducted a traffic stop in the 1600 block of Birch Avenue in Bradgate. A written warning was given for speed. 9:49 a.m. – A missing juvenile was located in the 200 block of Taft Street North and transported to the youth shelter in Fort Dodge. 11:43 a.m. – A deputy was flagged down by an individual in Bode while the deputy was on patrol. The individual wanted to discuss a previous complaint. 1:19 p.m. – A deputy conducted a traffic stop in the 2800 block of 250th Street in Thor and gave a verbal warning for speed. 1:26 p.m. – A traffic stop was conducted on the north edge of Thor. The deputy notified the semi driver he had a blown tire on his trailer.

2:08 p.m. – A false alarm was investigated at Gold Eagle Coop in Thor. 5:58 p.m. – A deputy conducted a traffic stop in the 2200 mile of 130th Street, Livermore. 7:44 p.m. – An individual requested to see a deputy at Joe Sheldon Park. 8:02 p.m. – A deputy was called to the 1400 mile of 300th Street in Burt to deal with a juvenile issue. 8:16 p.m. – A deputy took a report at the LEC. 10:29 p.m. – A deputy was dispatched to the 100 block of 5th Avenue in Livermore for a suspicious vehicle. The deputy was unable to locate the vehicle. APRIL 12 11:33 a.m. – A deputy conducted a traffic stop in the 1900 mile of 200th Street and gave a written warning for speed. 12:40 p.m. – A deputy assisted a motorist with a vehicle with a flat tire at 250th Street and Penn Avenue. The vehicle was towed by Jergens at the owner’s request. 1:40 p.m. – A juvenile was transported from the youth shelter in Fort Dodge to Humboldt County Memorial Hospital (HCMH). 3:42 p.m. – An individual called to report that her neighbor was throwing glass bottles onto her patio in the 300 block of 4th Avenue in Livermore. 3:59 p.m. – A deputy conducted a traffic stop in the 1700 block of K Road in Livermore. A verbal warning was given. 4:17 p.m. – A deputy provided security for a committal process at HCMH. 6:37 p.m. – A deputy provided assistance to the HPD for an alarm at Hardee’s. 7:31 p.m. – A deputy assisted the HPD with an intoxicated male in the 700 block of 11th Avenue North. APRIL 13 6:30 a.m. – A deputy conducted a traffic stop and gave a citation for speed in the 200 mile of

Jackson Avenue. 6:47 a.m. – A deputy conducted a traffic stop in the 1000 mile of 270th Street, Gilmore City. A citation was issued to Jorge Arrivillago Enriquez, 32, Sioux City for no driver’s license. The driver was given a verbal warning for speeding. 7:39 a.m. – A deputy conducted a traffic stop in the 1800 block of 220th Street and issued a citation for speed. 4:44 p.m. – A deputy was dispatched to the 2200 mile of Florida Avenue for a cattle feed fire. 5:15 p.m. – A verbal warning was given during a traffic stop in the 200 mile of Georgia Avenue. APRIL 14 1:14 a.m. – An individual in the 2500 block of Lincoln Avenue made a report of harassment. 7:49 a.m. – A citation for speed was given during a traffic stop in the 3200 mile of 150th Street in Renwick. 8:19 a.m. – A deputy informed a resident in the 600 block of 1st Avenue South in Dakota City that there is a burn ban and he would need to extinguish the fire in his burn barrel. 1:43 p.m. – A deputy assisted in the jail for the booking of an inmate. 3:40 p.m. – An individual in the 100 block of 1st Street in Bode called the LEC about a child custody issue. 4:11 p.m. – A deputy received a report of a vehicle in a ditch in the 2500 mile of 220th Street. The deputy was unable to locate the vehicle. 4:50 p.m. – A deputy conducted a traffic stop in the 3000 mile of 220th Street in Renwick and issued the driver a citation for speeding and no valid driver’s license. 7:06 p.m. – A deputy was dispatched to help with a civil dispute over ownership of a bus in the 1500 mile of Texas Avenue in Hardy. 7:34 p.m. – The Hum-

boldt County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) spoke to the Kossuth County Sheriff’s Office in reference to two Humboldt County residents involved in a domestic dispute on a roadway in Kossuth County. APRIL 15 1:59 a.m. – A Deputy assisted the HPD with a possible break in in the 1100 block of 4th Avenue North. 1:29 p.m. – A male came into the LEC to report a situation. It was turned over the HPD. 1:46 p.m. – An item was recovered from a vehicle in the 500 block of 2nd Street in Bode. 7:11 p.m. – A male called to request a welfare check on his father in the 2700 mile of 250th Street in Thor. 8:48 p.m. – A deputy assisted with a lockout in the 200 block of Percy Street East in Bradgate. 9:29 p.m. – An individual called to request extra patrol at their residence in Goldfield while the homeowners are out of town. APRIL 16 12:29 a.m. – An individual called to report that someone had broken their vehicle windows in the 600 block of McCurry Street in Renwick. The incident is still under investigation. 12:14 p.m. – A deputy was dispatched to investigate an open door in the 100 block of North Ann Street in Thor. 6:49 p.m. – A deputy was dispatched to a hang-up call in the 500 block of 2nd Avenue North in Dakota City. 11:38 p.m. – Jayse James Allen, 18, Humboldt, was arrested for operating while intoxicated, 1st offense, a serious misdemeanor, after a traffic stop on 8th Avenue North and 12th Street. APRIL 17 7:42 a.m. – A deputy conducted a traffic stop in the 1200 mile of 270th Street in Gilmore City. A verbal warning for speed was given.

POLICE REPORT MONDAY ACCIDENT REPORTED The Humboldt Police Department (HPD) responded to a two-vehicle property damage accident at the four-way stop on Highway 3 (10th Avenue North) and Highway 169 (13th Street North). The accident was reported Monday, April 10, at 7:10 p.m. According to the report, a 2001 Chevrolet Silverado pickup driven by Zion James Green, 19, of Humboldt, was stopped in traffic on Highway 169, heading south. A 2016 Freightliner semitrailer driven by Jared J. Walker, 29, of Fort Dodge, was turned from the stop sign on Highway 3 and was heading north on Highway 169. According to the report, Walker turned too short and the rear wheel of the trailer struck the front driver’s side of Green’s Chevrolet Silverado. Neither driver was injured and no charges were filed. There was no damage to the semi and an estimated $2,000 functional damage to the pickup. APRIL 10 5:07 a.m. – An officer conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for excessive speed and a broken taillight. The driver was given a verbal warning. 5:38 a.m. – An officer conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle with a broken headlight. 7:39 a.m.– Received numerous calls on an individual yelling and acting irrationally on 8th Street North. It was determined to be a mental health matter. 8:42 a.m. – An individual called to report that someone went through his girlfriend’s vehicle in the 800 block of Taft Street South. No report was conducted as nothing was missing. 12:01 p.m. – An illegal burn was reported in the 500 block of Taft Street South. The individual was advised of the city’s designated burn dates and the fire was extinguished. 7:08 p.m. – An officer responded to a two-vehicle property damage accident at the

intersection of Highways 3 and 169. 11:29 p.m. – A traffic stop was conducted in the Fareway parking lot for a vehicle with a broken headlight. APRIL 11 1:02 a.m. – Officers were provided information for an ongoing Wright County case concerning a Humboldt resident. 5:10 a.m. – A welfare check was conducted on West River Drive. 5:44 a.m. – An officer conducted a traffic stop at the intersection of 4th Avenue SW and 13th Street South. The driver was given a verbal warning for excessive speed. 7:38 a.m. – An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of 8th Avenue South for a report of items stolen from a vehicle on Saturday. 9:57 a.m. – An officer provided standby assistance for a probation officer in the 100 block of Elizabeth Circle. 12:41 p.m. – An officer assisted the fire department in the 100 block of Elizabeth Circle with a fire that turned out to be burnt food. 4:02 p.m. – An officer was dispatched to 2nd Street North for a domestic call. Further investigation revealed that it was a mental health call for service. 5:48 p.m. – An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of 4th Street North for a 911 hang-up. No issue was discovered. 6:26 p.m. – An officer conducted a traffic stop in the 400 block of Sumner Avenue. No citation given. APRIL 12 4:44 a.m. – An officer was dispatched to the LEC to receive a report of a domestic disturbance. 4:47 a.m. – An officer cited a driver for a parking violation at Hy-Vee Food Store. 8:31 a.m. – An officer conducted a property check in the 300 block of 5th Street South. 9:25 a.m. – An individual called to report someone threw nails

and screws in his driveway in the 200 block of 2nd Street North. 2:42 p.m. – An officer assisted an individual with their vehicle on 9th Avenue SW and Highway 169. A tire had fallen off of the individual’s vehicle. The vehicle was safely towed away. 4:17 p.m. – An officer was dispatched to Humboldt County Memorial Hospital for assistance. 6:37 p.m. – An officer was dispatched for an alarm at Hardee’s. Everything was ok when the officer arrived. 7:31 p.m. – An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of 11th Avenue North for a report of an intoxicated male. APRIL 13 7:45 a.m. – An officer performed school resource officer duties at the Humboldt High School (HHS). 12:58 p.m. – An officer conducted a traffic stop in the 1200 block of 4th Avenue SW. A juvenile male was cited for a violation of a minor school permit as he was off of his route. 1:44 p.m. – An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of 6th Street South for a report of a cable line that was hanging low across the alley. The utility company was notified. 2:46 p.m. – An officer was dispatched the HHS to meet with the school administration to discuss topics that had risen during the day. 7:57 p.m. – An officer was dispatched to a driving complaint in the 1100 block of Taft Street South. APRIL 14 10:02 a.m. – An officer performed school resource officer duties at the Humboldt High School (HHS). 12:14 p.m. – Officers were dispatched to the 300 block of 8th Street North for an out of control individual who was making threats. When officers arrived they arrested Eric Byron Van Boening, 50, for one count of possession of drug paraphernalia, one count of burglary, first

degree and one count of harassment, first degree. 4:20 p.m. – An officer arrested Larry Raymond Kling III for forgery and driving while barred after an investigation into a vehicle trade. 7:48 p.m. – An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of 2nd Street South for a report of information on individuals driving atv’s in the roadway. APRIL 15 1:59 a.m. - An officer was dispatched to a home in the 1100 block of 4th Avenue North to speak with an individual about a possible break in at his home. 7:47 a.m. – An officer was dispatched to the 1400 block of 11th Street North for a report of two collie-type dogs running at large. 10:24 a.m. – An officer was dispatched to the 1000 block of 10th Street North for illegal burning. The resident was advised of the burn ban and put the fire out. 1:29 p.m. – An individual came to the LEC requesting a welfare check or child endangerment claim on two juveniles on 2nd Street South. APRIL 16 12:00 a.m. – An officer spoke to an individual at the LEC regarding a dog he found. The dog was taken to the animal shelter. 4:32 p.m. – An officer assisted the fire department with an alarm in the 800 block of 11th Avenue North. The alarm was activated due to burnt food. The alarms were reset. 10:16 p.m. – An officer was dispatched to HCMH parking lot for a possible hit and run. 11:25 p.m. – An officer conducted a traffic stop on Jerry Hatcher Road and 10th Avenue North. APRIL 17 1:03 a.m. – An officer conducted a traffic stop on 10th Avenue North and 11th Street for a broken headlight.

Members of the Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church have made it part of their servant leadership work to help and support military veterans and their families. For several years prior to the pandemic, the congregation hosted a veterans appreciation meal to honor veterans of all ages and military service branches. “We collected donations to put on the meal and we have $3,000 left in our account. We thought donating it to the planned Humboldt County Veterans Memorial would be a great use of the funds,” church committee member Michelle McKenna said. “We greatly appreciate the donation. We have to have money before we can start to build,” Humboldt Veterans Memorial Association member Ron Rasmussen said. Pictured making and accepting the donation are: Front row from left; Humboldt Veterans Memorial Association members Dean Ewoldt, Vicki Schwint and David Scholl. Middle row from left: OSL Veterans Meals Committee member Michelle McKenna, presenting the check to Veterans Memorial Association member Ron Rasmussen, also pictured is OSL Meals Committee member Tish Dominick. Back row from left: Veterans Memorial Association member Scott Zipse and OSL Committee members Teresa Burns, Pastor Katie Russell, Matt Dominick and Bruce Burns. See this and other photos at www.humboldtnews.com. Humboldt Independent photo by Kent Thompson.

Cyclone Tailgate Book sale is Friday Tour schedule and Satruday Save the date for the 2023 Cyclone Tailgate Tour! The annual Cyclone Tailgate Tour, powered by MidAmerican Energy, is set to embark on a 12-stop tour throughout the state of Iowa this May. Each stop is open to Cyclone fans of all ages and is free to attend. The Cyclone Tailgate Tour provides the opportunity for Cyclone fans to interact with Iowa State coaches and administrators, including Athletics Director Jamie Pollard, the “Voice of the Cyclones” John Walters, football coach Matt Campbell, men’s basketball coach T.J. Otzelberger, women’s basketball coach Bill Fennelly, volleyball coach Christy Johnson-Lynch, wrestling coach Kevin Dresser and Cy. This family-friendly event includes giveaways, food and beverage available for purchase, and allows fans to connect with fellow Cyclone fans in celebration of Iowa State Athletics. All kids in attendance will receive a complimentary gift. Official Iowa State merchandise will be available for purchase at all evening stops. During the evening stops there will be a program beginning at approximately 6:30 p.m. The program for the Des Moines stop will begin approximately 7 p.m. TOUR SCHEDULE May 15: Paton (209 Main Street), 12-1 p.m. May 15: Council Bluffs (Mid America Convention Center), 5:307:30 p.m. May 16: Sioux City (Siouxland Expo Center), 12-1 p.m. May 16: Okoboji (The Roof Garden Ballroom at Arnold’s Park), 5:30-7:30 p.m. May 17: Webster City (Briggs Woods Conference Center), 12-1 p.m. May 17: Clear Lake (Surf Ballroom), 5:30-7:30 p.m. May 22: Marshalltown (Emerson-TD Buzzbee Auditorium at Emerson Innovation Center), 12-1 p.m. May 22: Waterloo (Cedar Valley Sports Plex), 5:30-7:30 p.m. May 23: Dubuque (Grand River Center), 12-1 p.m. May 23: Cedar Rapids (Veterans Memorial Building, The Coliseum), 5:30-7:30 p.m. May 24: Bettendorf (Isle Casino Hotel, North Tower Lobby), 12-1 p.m. May 24: Des Moines (MidAmerican Energy Company RecPlex), 6-8 p.m.

Karen May to speak at Guest Day The Humboldt United Women in Faith are pleased to announce that Karen May of Humboldt, will be the speaker for their Guest Day on Thursday, May 4. The event will begin with a salad luncheon, furnished by the United Women in Faith, at noon in Morehouse Fellowship Hall. The program will follow. Karen will present an inter-

esting program about the Iowa Freedom Rocks. All of the women of Humboldt, Dakota City and the surrounding area are invited to this awesome time of fellowship and fun. Please call the church office at 332-2083 or email [email protected], by April 28, if you are planning to attend.

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The Humboldt County Democrats will hold a book sale to benefit our county libraries in Bode, Gilmore City, Humboldt, Livermore, Lu Verne, and Renwick on Friday, April 21, 3-6 p.m., and Saturday, April 22, 8-11 a.m., at the Humboldt Congregational United Church of Christ, 111 Taft St. N., in Humboldt. Get a bargain on any remaining books from 11 a.m. to noon on Saturday, April 22. Grab a box or a bag of books for a freewill donation during the final hour of the sale.

Book sale patrons will be able to enjoy a cup of coffee or tea and a treat for a goodwill donation. Children 0-18 may pick up a coupon for a free item at the entrance to the book sale. Some exclusions apply, but not many! Humboldt County residents have donated generously to the book sale. There is a wide selection of fiction and nonfiction books, children’s books, games, puzzles and DVDs. For more information see: humboldtcountydemocrats. org/books.

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shaving some strokes off our scores. In those windy conditions on a course we have never played on before, we played really well,” Harklau said. “We have a lot of golf to be played, four meets in a row with no practice time to work out the kinks, means we have to work on it while playing competitive. It will be a challenge but we will keep working at it each meet.” Pocahontas Noelle Hamand fired a 44 to lead Humboldt in a 195209 loss at Pocahontas on April 14. Aries Packard shot a 49 for the Wildcats. The host Indians were led by Nicole Panbecker with a 46. Humboldt will compete in a key NCC meet at Clear Lake on Friday, April 21. Humboldt is at Iowa Falls on April 28. Look for daily news and sports updates online at www.humboldtnews.com. April 11 in Humboldt Humboldt 215: Noelle Hamand 47. Aries Packard 47. McKenna Mathis 57. Kali Beaman 64. Taylar Nolting 67. Macy Berte 74. Fort Dodge 238: Braxtyn

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petition which starts with a district champ in Spencer and continues with a team that we’ve seen for the last three years in Ballard. Next up is Van Meter, who obviously has a ton of success and is a consistent favorite to win a state title,” Elman said.

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“It finishes with North Polk, who we’ve had some tough matchups with over the last two years in district play. I really think our district will crank up to be one of the toughest in all of Class 3A and it will be great to face off with four North Central

Conference teams,” Elman said. The schedule will reverse for the 2024 season with Humboldt opening at Spencer and hosting Ballard. The first official day of practice begins on Monday, Aug. 7.

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4B • THE HUMBOLDT INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, APRIL 20, 2023

LIVERMORE NEWS By KIRK HUNDERTMARK Livermore Council Cannot Agree on Employees Wages Last week before the city council meeting, Mayor Billie Scott called the job interview session for part-time maintenance person to order at 5:15 p.m. with two possible candidates; Jason McKibban, Todd Russell and Paul Brown were present and Janice Schmieder joined late. Motion by Paul Brown to go into closed session, second by Jason McKibban with all members present voting aye. Interviews were conducted and the closed session was then closed by Mayor Billie Scott at 5:50 p.m. Mayor Billie Scott called the regular city council meeting to order at 6 p.m. with Paul Brown, Janice Schmieder, Jason McKibban, Todd Russell present and Will Smith joined late. Motion by Paul Brown, second by Todd Russell to approve the minutes and agenda, with all members present voting aye. Livermore maintenance personnel Nathan Hosford reported that he attended the annual landfill meeting on March 21, and that the landfill fees will increase from $42.00 per ton to $43.50 per ton effective July 1, 2023. Motion by Paul Brown, second by Jason McKibban to approve Dustin Scott building permit for a two and half car garage on his house at 503 K Road, with all members present voting aye. Motion by Todd Russell, second by Paul Brown to ap-

prove Key West Metal building permit for a 6200 square foot addition at 503 5th Street, with all members present voting aye. Motion by Will Smith, second by Todd Russell to approve destruction permit for the Gold Eagle Coop old Fertilizer Plant building located at 505 5th Street, with all members present voting aye. Agenda Request: After much discussion on removing the ash trees at 302 4th Ave., the council asked that quotes for removal of bad trees be obtained and presented at the next council meeting. A request was made for a donation to the Moffitt Animal Shelter located in Humboldt. Motion by Janice Schmieder, second by Will Smith to donate $100.00 to the shelter, with all members present voting aye. Discussion was held on possible Tax Relief options like Tax Increment Financing (TIF) and/or a tax abatement which is a property tax incentive government entities issue that will reduce or eliminate taxes on real estate in a specific area of Livermore, for Key West Metal. Aaron Crahan asked about allowing the Humboldt County Conservation to install a RV Camper dump station located at 804 3rd Ave. in Livermore, a motion by Jason McKibban, second by Todd Russell to allow the Humboldt Co. Conservation to move forward with the project and the annual water and sewer fees will be determined at a later date, with Paul Brown, Jason McKibban, Will Smith, Todd

Russell voting aye and Janice Schmieder voting Nay, the motion carried. After review, motion by Will Smith, second by Paul Brown to approve the City Budget Amendment for 2022/2023 and set public hearing for May 9, 2023 at 6 p.m. by Resolution #2023-10, with all members voting aye by roll call vote. Public Comment: Persons asked to speak later on different agenda items. OLD BUSINESS: Joey Krug and Kurt May, owners of Speedy Dump, updated the council with some ideas to change the city’s trash and recycling practices. No action taken. Motion by Paul Brown, second by Janice Schmieder to approve the second reading of the fencing ordinance 2023-1 and to waive the 3rd reading with approval upon posting, with all members present voting aye by roll call vote. Motion by Will Smith to approve Ordinance 2023-2, Sewer Rate update, second by Janice Schmieder with all members present voting aye by roll call vote. Motion by Paul Brown, second Janice Schmieder to hold and approve first reading of Sewer rate Increase, with all members present voting aye. Larry Beilke a Member Services Representative at Midland Power Cooperative based in Jefferson, reviewed and answered a question on the Midland Power Coop proposed 15-year service contract. MidAmerican Energy Services, LLC was contacted and showed interest in purchasing the City

of Livermore electrical system. Motion by Paul Brown, second by Jason McKibban to approve the Midland Power Cooperative 15-year contract with all members present voting aye. Updates were given on Sewer Project, Housing and Nuisance properties by City Clerk. A motion by Paul Brown, second by Jason McKibban to offer the City of Livermore part-time maintenance job to Lonnie Lawman at $14.00/hr. with a 3-month review, with all members voting aye. NEW BUSINESS: Dan Bennett from Bennett Sanitation presented a proposal for solid waste collection to the council. Discussion was held on the Compensation/appointment Resolution #20238. Motion by Will Smith, second by Janice Schmieder to increase full-time employees by $1.00, starting wage for lifeguards by $1.00 and $.50 per year of service and set contract hire at $20.00/hr., with Will Smith and Janice Schmieder voting aye, Jason McKibban and Todd Russell voting nay, the motion did not carry. Motion by Jason McKibban full-time employees by $1.50, starting wage for lifeguards by $1.00 and $.50 per year of service and set contract hire at $20.00, however it died due to lack of second, the Mayor Billie Scott then asked to place the wages on the May agenda. No action on updated on appointments. No action taken on Livermore Daze celebration to be held July 14, 15, and 16, 2023. The Livermore

Firefighters Association and Central Iowa Truck Pullers has set their Pickup Pull for Livermore Daze to be held Friday evening July 14, 2023 starting at 6 p.m. with free admission for spectators. Motion by Janice Schmieder, second by Jason McKibban to purchase Cyber Insurance from IAMU for $1,568.04 for one year, with all members voting aye. Motion by Todd Russell, second by Jason McKibban to accept McClintock’s resignation as Livermore Treasurer and to advertise on radio stations and in Humboldt Reminder and on city’s website/Facebook, with all members voting aye. Livermore Fire Dept. Burns CRP Last week, at 6:30 p.m., at the Livermore Fire Department training meeting, the Livermore Fire Department went out east of Livermore and conducted a Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) burn. When fire is properly applied it can improve grassland habitats by: • Creating open ground for wildlife movement by reducing excess plant litter and dense sod formation. • Allowing sunlight to reach the soil surface, encouraging the germination and growth of interseeded forbs and legumes. • Suppressing woody plants and other non-native plant species. • Reducing naturally occurring wildfire hazards while enhancing the aesthetic appearance of natural landscapes.

• Creating structural diversity that is especially helpful for maintaining habitat for grassland wildlife species. Livermore UMW Thursday Meal of the Month The Livermore United Methodist Women will be hosting their Meal of the Month Fundraiser. Once again, the women are creating a Midwest classic! They will be making and serving homemade Iowa Style breaded pork tenderloins. The ladies make their cutlets, simply by pounding the pork tenderloins into shape, dragging it through the breading, then shallow fry it for just a few minutes per side in a seasoned cast iron skillet until golden brown, crispy, hot and juicy. Then, put that gargantuan, Frisbee-sized slab of meat on a normal-sized soft, pillowy hamburger bun, making the whole thing look like a flying saucer made of schnitzel. Add some fixings and then it is time to chow down; there is no shortage of sandwiches that force you to break out the knife and fork, but the pork tenderloin sandwich practically dares you to attempt a hands-only assault of its crunchy contents. Many people give in and take a knife and fork to the outside of the sandwich, cutting their way through it like the most down-home version of a pork katsu, whittling it down until it becomes more feasible to handle as a genuine sandwich. There will also be some simple condiments available, pick-

les, onions along with a generous squeeze of yellow mustard and/or ketchup to build your own sandwich for a true taste of the Midwest! UMW will also have a salad bar, along with sherbet ice cream, water and coffee. The ladies will be serving Thursday evening April 20, from 4:30 pm to 6 p.m. in the Livermore United Methodist Church Basement for dine in, to-go-orders. So, if you do not know what to have for supper, or on your way home from work, stop by and pick up a pork tenderloin sandwich all for a free will offering. For home deliveries in Livermore only, you may call (515) 890-8909. City of Livermore is Accepting City Treasurer Applications The City of Livermore is seeking to fill the position of City Treasurer/Deputy Clerk. This is a part-time position with an average of 15 – 20 hours per week. Residency must be in or approximately 15 minutes of the Livermore city limits. Pre-employment drug test, physical, HS diploma or GED required. Salary DOQ. EOE and Drug Free Work Place. Applications are available at City Hall and on the web site http://www.livermoreiowa.org. You may submit completed application to City of Livermore, PO Box 16, Livermore, IA 50558 by May 5, 2023 at 4:00 pm or email to [email protected]

Livermore Library Hosts Arbor Day Program The City of Livermore Arbor Day program will be Thursday, April 20 at the library. The adult program will begin at 2 p.m. The event is being organized by the Livermore City Treasurer, Calli McClintock and Kris Landolt is helping coordinate the yearly event. The Livermore Library and all area patrons are invited to the Bode Public Library presentation called “A visit from a Civil War Soldier”. Bode Library has received funding from Humanities Iowa, which is a private, non-profit, to host this presentation at the Bode Community Center on April 22, at 2 p.m. It features O.J. Fargo who is a retired Director of Media Services and an author of two books on Iowa History. He dresses in full Union Army regalia and brings an artifact display. The library will be serving coffee, lemonade and a dessert bar after the program. The library would like to thank Humanities, Iowa and the State Historical Society both of which are a cultural resource for Iowans. If you are a person with a disability who requires special assistance, please call 1-515-379-1258 in advance. Livermore Upcoming Events • Livermore UMW Meal Thursday, April 20 • Livermore Clean up days June 8 & 10 • Livermore Pool Opening June 3 • Livermore Pool Benefit June 4

Tony Christensen of Edward Jones Named to Forbes’ 2023 Best-in-State Wealth Advisors Ranking Edward Jones financial advisor Tony Christensen of Humboldt has been named to the 2023 list of “Best-inState Wealth Advisors” in Iowa by Forbes and SHOOK Research. To compile the 2023 list of financial advisors named to “Best-in-State Wealth Advisors” ranking, SHOOK Research analysts conducted more than 17,500 interviews with nominees. Criteria included revenue trends, assets under management, compliance records, industry experience, use of best

practices and approach to working with clients. To learn more about how financial advisors were selected for this recognition, visit Methodology: America’s Top Wealth Advisors 2023 (forbes.com). Edward Jones is a leading financial services firm in the U.S. and through its affiliate in Canada. The firm’s nearly 19,000 financial advisors serve more than 8 million clients with a total of $1.6 trillion in client assets under care at the end of 2022. Edward Jones’ purpose is to

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were able to learn a little bit about goats, as well as interact with them personally. This experience allowed students to gain hands-on experience with animals, which is a valuable learning experience. Twin Rivers Elementary School is committed to providing its students with an engaging and well-rounded education. From math class to hands-on activities and special events, students are continuously learning and growing.

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Great Day for community with HCMH Mental Health & Wellness Center opening

Humboldt County Memorial Hospital Board of Trustees member Kevin Bornhoft (center) cuts the ribbon last Friday during the open house for the new HCMH Mental Health and & Wellness Center on the hospital campus. Pictured holding the ribbon from left to right are: Foundation Board member Bruce Watnem, Hospital CEO Michelle Sleiter, Bornhoft, mental health professionals Nolan Vitzthum, Erin Fiala, Jessi Lantz and Laurie Dobrinich, and HCMH Trustee Pam Ray. They are surrounded by other Foundation and Trustee members and HCMH staff. Humboldt Independent photo by Phil Monson. To purchase this and other photos, go to www.humboldtnews.com.

By PHIL MONSON It was a week past Good Friday, but Friday, April 14 was definitely good for the Humboldt area and its residents. Humboldt County Memorial Hospital (HCMH) opened its Mental Health & Wellness Center. The 3,000-square foot building sandwiched between the HCMH surgical center and Springvale Assisted Living will provide mental health counseling, therapy and services for adults and children of all ages. “The day has finally arrived where we can serve the mental health needs of more and more (people) in our area,” HCMH Chief Executive Officer Michelle Sleiter exclaimed at last Friday’s ribbon cutting and open house of the new $1.66 million facility. Atura Architecture of Clear Lake provided the design work for the new building and Sande Construction of Humboldt was the general contractor for the project. Work began late last summer and was completed earlier this month. “This is a great day for us. We’ve been working on this since 2019 when we opened up this service line. To see that we’ve come this far and provided a lot of support to our community means a lot. Obviously, there’s a lot more work to do but this is step one in creating a really nice, calming, homelike atmosphere,” Sleiter said. “This is exciting to have this facility and department in our hospital,” HCMH Chief Nursing Executive Victor Bycroft said. “You look around the area and we deal with mental health all the time. I’m an ER nurse from way back and we used to deal with mental health through that space.” “The struggles that we have across the state and across the nation in finding space for people with those needs is quite common,” Bycroft said. “If people can’t get the therapy and counseling on a routine basis, then it ends up in crisis and they end up in the ER.” “This is one of those steps. We hope we have built the space and created the ability to help a big number of those folks to get the help they need before it gets to that crisis point,” Bycroft said. “When they hit that point, it becomes that much harder, whether it is through medications, psychological issues and then trying to find placement for those folks.” A needed space “I’m very excited to have this for our community. It is very

needed,” said Nolan Vitzthum, a licensed independent social worker and registered play therapist. “I will have been on board two years in May and I am so excited to see this project get completed,” Vitzthum said. “When I first came on board Michelle Sleiter and I had talked about being able to expand our facilities because we knew the mental health department would be growing. We knew this added space would have to happen at some point in time, we just weren’t sure when,” she said. In 2019, former employee Michelle Hankins began providing counseling services out of existing office space at the hospital. It wasn’t long before more providers and expanded space was a needed and in-demand reality. “We have been using ER space for mental health therapy and counseling, so we need to recapture that space when we have something else available, and now we do,” Sleiter said. The hospital is using a combination of grants, money provided by the Humboldt County Memorial Hospital Foundation and a zero-interest loan from Corn Belt Power Cooperative to finance the new building. Sleiter said revenues from the clinic will help offset the costs. In addition to Vitzthum, Licensed Mental Health Counselor Erin Fiala and Lincensed Masters of Social Worker Jessica (Jessi) Lantz are full-time at the clinic. Laurie Dobrinich has also been providing telehealth mental health services off-site for the hospital. Fiala has been providing services since September of 2022. “Prior to working here I worked at Iowa Lutheran Hospital in Des Moines. I still provide some services there. I worked in the patient adolescent unit and I currently work in the ER,” Fiala said. “Where I triage people who come in that are suicidal or have a mental health crisis. I determine if they meet the in-patient criteria and then find them a bed.” “So, you could say I do two roles. I work out-patient therapy here and I work in-patient,” Fiala said. “But I will be working full-time here at Humboldt.” “Before that I worked for the Department of Human Services where I investigated child abuse and had a significant stint with Head Start in Fort Dodge,” Fiala said. “That’s where I got my passion for mental health.”

“I realized that there was a population that was greatly underserved. I was working with preschoolers and trying to find services for them,” Fiala said. “Especially around this area, it was really hard to get them to a therapist for them to see for that age 3-5-range, or there just wasn’t access to care.” “I’m super-excited to be part of the team here at Humboldt and be able to have the space here, where we have a family room and a play room where we are able to offer more services that are tailored to the community available. Before we were crunched in and not able to give them what we needed to give to our patients,” Fiala said. Vitzthum oversees Lantz, who is working for her full licensure. Lantz serves all populations and age ranges. She has been at the hospital for four months. “I see a range of kids from age 7, my youngest right now,

to an adult age 63. I see people from all different ages. I don’t have a specific focus but what I do see a lot of is individuals experiencing depression, anxiety and working through trauma that they may have experienced through childhood,” Lantz said. Reducing the stigma “People tell us they are so grateful that we are here to serve them and that they have us as an option to seek help and support,” Lantz said. “We are very flexible. We work in the schools so we are able to meet kids where they are at. We provide telehealth services so individuals that need it have access to that,” Lantz said. “We have so many options here and I think that is the wonderful part. We are slowly breaking that stigma in society in telling people it’s OK to seek help. We are here.” Vitzthum agrees. “I would say in the last five-

The waiting area provides comfortable seating.

to-10 years, we have definitely seen a shift in the way people are talking about mental health. I would argue in the last three years since COVID-19, just the increase in mental health needs where people have experienced trauma due to COVID-19 (is huge). One of the good things to come from the COVID-19 pandemic is that people realized that they really do need to talk to someone about their mental health and the importance of getting help,” Vitzthum said. “To have a community like Humboldt support that is amazing. That doesn’t happen enough in rural communities. There is still a stigma about mental health. Facilities like this allow the community to come in and see what we do and how we do it really helps to break down that stigma society has always had,” Vitzthum said. She received her national certification as a Registered

Play Therapy Supervisor last summer. “Each provider has their own space so they can conduct their therapy sessions in their own office or they do their charting and paperwork from their office. We also have space set up for a nurse practitioner with exam rooms. We also have a family therapy room that will be utilized for different services for families, whether it be group counseling, family therapy, that room will also serve more of a sensory-friendly play area,” Vitzthum said. “Sometimes kids are a little overwhelmed or over-stimulated in our play area so having that extra space is nice.” “Our play therapy room is intended with the child-centered play therapy framework in mind, which is an evidence-based practice in play therapy. In our play therapy practice room, we try to closely mimic what the play therapy room looks like at the

University of Northern Texas (UNT),” Vitzthum said. “They are kind of on the frontlines of play therapy research.” “Instructor Gary Landreth, the grandfather of play therapy, worked and practiced out of UNT. In a lot of my trainings, I was able to speak to and get to meet Gary. I really wanted to try and mimic that as much as we can here in Humboldt for our children and our community,” Vitzthum said. The play therapy room has a closed-circuit camera so Vitzthum can observe children interacting with their parents without her physical presence in the room being a distraction. Two things the HCMH leaders wanted in the construction was additional sound-proofing and attention to privacy. Sound baffling was put in the walls and a “white noise” audio system is present in the building. Prior to construction, Sleiter

asked that plans include a private exit so patients can exit the building without having to go back through the patient waiting area. Looking toward the future Both Sleiter and Bycroft see the center ripe for expansion in the promise of more mental health professionals and eventually, additional space. Sleiter said a new addition could be added at some point in the future, providing an additional 2,000 square feet of space. “We have three providers and six offices. Our goal currently is to have four providers that will be doing counseling and therapy,” Bycroft said. “We want to have a nurse practitioner who will be doing medication management for them. The nurse practitioner can write prescriptions for them and be able to follow-up

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Local providers share their thoughts on mental health and clinic mental health wellness in the community? Helping the community to understand mental health in general and working together to end the stigmas attached to it.

Name: Erin Fiala

How will having a new clinic better serve the mental health needs of both adults and juveniles in our community? I am excited for the new space as I feel that it will allow us to provide a more welcoming, inviting and accepting atmosphere, with increased capability to tailor the therapeutic interventions allowing for more meaningful connections and intentional services being provided to the community.

Educational and Experience background in Mental Health care: Bachelor’s in Human Services from Grand View University, Master’s in Education in Mental Health Counseling from Buena Vista University. I have past experience working in residential treatment centers, adult corrections, preschool, investigating child abuse, inpatient mental health units as well as emergency room crisis stabilization. What was your reason for pursuing this aspect of health care? After working with the preschool population, I noticed a significant number of children that could benefit from mental health services, yet were unable to access care due to many providers being unwilling to work with this particular age group. Those that were had lengthy wait lists, making it virtually impossible to receive care in a timely manner. I pursued my degree so that I could be part of the solution. What do you feel is the greatest need in addressing concerns of

have worked in various social work settings, including crisis intervention, residential support, inpatient therapy, and community development. I have also had the privilege of partnering with other social workers from a big city (Charlotte, NC), to another country (Malawi, Africa) and now in rural Iowa. These experiences have allowed me to expand my knowledge and skillset within the mental health field. What was your reason for pursuing this aspect of health care? As a social worker, there are many areas of the field to explore and create positive change in. One area I had not yet explored was outpatient therapy. I felt it was time to build my skillset in this area and help my clients experience meaningful connection and change. What do you feel is the greatest need in addressing concerns of mental health wellness in the community? I believe we are still working on breaking the stigma around mental health and creating safe spaces for people to choose themselves. In smaller communities, it can be difficult to reach out for help because of the fear of others knowing or judging you. I am a strong advocate for taking care of yourself first by choosing healing and wellness.

Name: Jessi Lantz, LMSW Title: Mental Health Counselor Educational and Experience background in Mental Health care: I received my B.A. in Psychology at the University of Northern Iowa before moving on to the University of North Carolina-Charlotte where I received my Master’s in Social Work. For the past 10 years, I

How will having a new clinic better serve the mental health needs of both adults and juveniles in our community? The new clinic will provide a comfortable and accepting atmosphere for clients to enter and feel at ease. We have an inviting space, built entirely with therapy in mind, with additional areas meant for specific types of therapy. This will allow us to provide more interventions and

make meaningful connections with our clients.

Counts program, providing individual tutoring to elementary students. I found I appreciated the vulnerable and open conversations I had with children discussing their families, friends and concerns with school and daily life, far more than providing instruction. It was then I decided to pursue a degree in human services. I firmly believe there is no other healthcare profession where you are welcomed and provided space to be vulnerable and authentic. There

is something to be said about a space where you can share your most personal self and not be judged or condemned. You are welcome—all parts, all the time. Mental Health Care is special for that reason and I am grateful to be part of that. What do you feel is the greatest need in addressing concerns of mental health wellness in the community? As I continue to participate in the community, an observed

need is continuing to inform the community seeking support for your mental health is OK. While the stigma around mental health has improved in the previous 10 years, we continue to experience the barrier of stigma frequently. We actively try to combat this by increasing awareness, involvement and engagement (our color run for example). Another need is continuing to increase access to services with more providers, insurance coverage and local companies supporting EAP pro-

grams for their employees. How will having a new clinic better serve the mental health needs of both adults and juveniles in our community? I feel this new space will continue to address the barriers of stigma, access to services, and access to quality services. This space is a space not many small communities can say they have access to and we have ensured this space and department are created with intention and the community in mind.

Name: Nolan Vitzthum Title:Licensed Independent Social Worker/ Registered Play Therapist Supervisor Educational and Experience background in Mental Health care: I received my Bachelor’s in Child, Adult, and Family Services from Iowa State University and my Master of Social Work from the University of South Dakota. I also have a graduate certificate in Play Therapy from the University of Wyoming. My experience in the field is vast and filled with many experiences which have enriched my world view and compassion for others. Outside of providing psychotherapy, I have also worked within prevention, crisis counseling, non-profit work, residential treatment facilities, and health care. What was your reason for pursuing this aspect of health care? I have always had a passion for children. When I began my academic career, I was pursuing a degree in elementary education. I provided tutoring as part of the America Reads/America

Licensed Independent Social Worker and Registered Play Therapist Supervisor Nolan Vitzthum is celebrating her two-year anniversary at the hospital.

Practitioner Erin Fiala in her office space.

Mental Health with that. “Some of your primary care folks will do that, but if you have someone who is trained and dedicated to that level of care and the mental health medications, it’s much better for them,” Bycroft said. “They know when to start certain things. They know how fast to treat them and move them up. That would be our fifth provider in here.”

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“We do have an office where we can put a sixth provider if it comes to that point,” Bycroft said. “Our goal is to have those five total providers with one of them being that nurse practitioner,” Bycroft said. “In addition to that we will have to have a manager. We are quickly finding out when you have a space like this and the needs for the staff and pa-

tients, there needs to be somebody dedicated to responding to their needs,” Bycroft said. Sleiter says the Mental Health & Wellness Center is another great addition to HCMH, which has undergone a progressive and modern transformation over the last several years. “Obviously, being a small hospital with a local board having the autonomy to being able

to do what’s best for the community and are able to make decisions pretty quickly. That is a key for us,” Sleiter said. “A lot of what we do is based on facts and financials but a lot of it is based on hope and dreams,” Sleiter said. “I feel we have the right team surrounded around the right conversations building the strategic plan that has led us down a really strong path for Humboldt,” Sleiter said. “This is just another step and something we are able to offer here locally that not a lot of communities have access to,” Sleiter said. In a time of contraction in some rural hospital services, HCMH has aggressively pursued expanding areas of need. It worked for therapy and Sleiter believes it will work for mental health services and wellness as well. “We do see quite a few of mental health referrals coming from outside our community, which we will do everything we can for everybody,” Sleiter said. “The same thing happened for our therapy department when we built the new addition in 2019. We do see quite a few patients. We have days where we see 80 to 100 patients showing up in one day to see our therapists. Our dreams are becoming reality.” Editor’s note: Kent Thompson also provided information for this story.

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There are family health counseling, telehealth and play therapy rooms in the new center, along with mental health provider offices.

Caitlyn Holm is the office coordinator at the new Mental Health & Wellness Clinic.

Play therapy is very important in getting children to express thoughts and act out possible traumas that impact their well-being.

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Board of Supervisor’s Room Humboldt County Courthouse April 10, 2023 The Board of Supervisors of Humboldt County, Iowa met at 8:30 a.m. on the 10th day of April, 2023 with the following members present: Lee, Loney, Reimers and Underberg. Moved by Lee and seconded by Reimers to approve the agenda for April 10, 2023 Board Meeting. All voting aye. Moved by Underberg and seconded by Lee to approve the minutes from the April 3, 2023 meeting. All voting aye. Chairperson, Loney opened the meeting up for public concerns. No one was present to speak so the Board continued with their regular meeting. Moved by Underberg and seconded by Reimers to approve Resolution 2023-12. a Resolution to withdraw from the Articles of Agreement which formed the Workforce Development Chief Elected Official Consortium for the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act of 2014. All voting aye. RESOLUTION 2023-12 A RESOLUTION TO WITHDRAW FROM THE ARTICLES OF AGREEMENT WHICH FORMED THE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT CHIEF ELECTED OFFICIAL CONSORTIUM FOR THE WORKFORCE INNOVATION AND OPPORTUNITY ACT OF 2014 WHEREAS, Humboldt County previously signed a resolution to approve the Articles of Agreement creating the Workforce Development Chief Elected Official Consortium (CEO) together with five (5) other counties in North Central Iowa, Known as the “North Central Iowa Local Workforce Development Area” or NCILWDA; and, WHEREAS, this 28E Agreement was filed with the Iowa Secretary of State on October 2, 2020 and assigned filing number M512999 and amended/filed with the Iowa Secretary of State on April 4, 2023 assigned filing number M515884; and, WHEREAS, Article 12 of the Agreement allows counties to withdraw from this Agreement by resolution of their Board of Supervisors and by providing notice of said withdrawal to the CEO Board at least thirty (30) days prior to the beginning of the upcoming fiscal year. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Humboldt County Board of Supervisors that: 1. It does herby invoke Article 12 of the Articles of Agreement which formed the Workforce Development Chief Elected Official Consortium for the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act of 2014 and withdraws from the Agreement at the end of the day June 30, 2023. 2. It understands and is its intention withdrawal of the Agreement by all six (6) counties will terminate the Agreement. Passed and approved this 10th day of April, 2023. ___/s/ Sandy Loney________________ ATTEST: Sandy Loney, Chairperson ___/s/ Trish Erickson_______________ Humboldt County Board of Supervisors Trish Erickson, Auditor Moved by Reimers and seconded by Lee to approve the language change for Proposed Child Support County Staffing Contract Leave Payout to be included in the annual amended contract for DHS in May. All voting aye. Moved by Underberg and seconded by Reimers to approve the purchase of a storage unit for the Humboldt County Courthouse from Custom Made Products as the low bid. All voting aye. Moved by Underberg and seconded by Lee to approve the purchase of digital permit/document program for online permitting through Schneider Corporation. All voting aye. Moved by Reimers and seconded by Underberg to accept and place on file the Recorders Quarterly Report, ending March 31, 2023. All voting aye. Moved by Lee and seconded by Reimers to accept and place on file the Sheriffs Quarterly Report, ending March 31, 2023. All voting aye. The time being 9:00 a.m. Lee moved, seconded by Underberg to recess as the Board of Supervisors reconvened to Canvass the 2023 Special Livermore City Election Results with the following members in attendance, Dave Lee, Sandy Loney, Bruce Reimers and Erik Underberg. Upon the canvass of votes, it was moved by Lee and seconded by Underberg that the Board determined the votes cast as follows: State of Iowa Abstract of Votes Humboldt County, Iowa We, the undersigned members of the County Board of Canvassers, hereby certify the following to be a true and correct abstract of votes cast in this county, at the 2023 Special City Election for Livermore held on Tuesday, April 4, 2023, as shown by the tally lists returned from the election precinct. Livermore City Mayor Paul Brown Received Twenty-four (24) votes Billie E. Scott, Jr. Received Forty-two (42) votes Justin Sorenson Received Ten (10) votes Write-in Received One (1) vote Total Seventy-seven (77) votes We therefore declare: Billie E. Scott, Jr. to be duly elected for the office of Livermore Mayor for the term until December 31, 2023. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, we have hereunto set our hands and caused to be affixed the seal of this county by the clerk of the Board of Supervisors at Dakota City, the county seat of Humboldt County, this Monday, April 10, 2023. Moved by Lee and seconded by Underberg to adjourn as the Board of Canvassers and reconvene as the Board of Supervisors. All voting aye. Committee Reports Loney 04/04 Kiddie Cat Daycare 04/07 Iowa Workforce Development Underberg 04/04 Public Safety 04/04 911 & EMA committee Moved by Lee and seconded by Reimers to approve claims in the amount of $255,911.24 for claims per the attached schedule and the County Auditor be and hereby is instructed to issue warrants on the several funds as allowed in the amount specified in payment of is same. All voting aye. Ahlers & Cooney P.C. Legal $1,500.00 1 Airgas USA, LLC Generator/Welder $7,408.22 1 AKE Safety Equipment Supplies $345.80 1 AP Air, Inc. Postage $14.21 1 Arnold Motor Supply Supplies $192.92 2 Bode, City of Rural Recyling $100.00 1 Bode, City of Utilities $265.39 1 Bradgate, City of Rural Recycling $100.00 1 CDW Government, Inc. Supplies $469.20 1 Central IA Juvenile Detention Juvenile Shelter $2,940.00 1 CLH Holdings, LLC Rent $540.00 1 CNH Industrial Accounts Parts $653.45 1 Comm 1 The Local 1 Telephone Service $2,139.34 12 Shawna Crahan Mileage $112.20 1 Culligan Water $44.70 1

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